Pearl, MS to Saltillo, MS is 202.7 miles and takes about 4 hours 3 minutes via MS Hwy 25/US Highway 45 Alternate, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Most of your time will be spent on the highway, making for a fairly direct drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.4 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
43.5 mi
50m
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi
42m
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi
20m
Lakeland Drive
9.8 mi
11m
US 45
7.1 mi
8m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Saltillo, MS.
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Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft·3 sec·Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·8 sec·Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Old Brandon Road
4
Turn right onto MS 468
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Pearson Road
5
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi·6 min·MS 477
6
Continue on Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Treetop Boulevard
7
Turn right onto MS 25
9.8 mi·11 min·Lakeland Drive
8
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
14
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi·42 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi·20 min·Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
7.1 mi·8 min·US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
341 ft·8 sec
20
Turn straight onto MS 145
0.2 mi·21 sec·MS 145
21
Turn slight right
453 ft·19 sec
22
Continue on this road
376 ft·19 sec·this road
23
Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Kyle Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left
0.5 mi·2 min
25
Continue on MS 363
500 ft·10 sec·East Mobile Street
26
Arrive at destination
MS 363
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your departure time. There's only one recommended stop, so plan for that to be your primary break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $30, and it's wise to top off before hitting the longest stretch of 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.4 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saltillo, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearl, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pearl, MS
This is one driving day of about 202.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pearl, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 119.2 and 194 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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119.2 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
137.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
5
138 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
194 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.03 one way
$62.05 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$34.36
$68.73
premium
$4.65
$37.10
$74.20
diesel
$6.28
$50.08
$100.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.28
$9.73
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.74
$8.11
EV Truck/SUV
81.1
1
$28.38
$12.97
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Pearl, MS
Morning
in Pearl on Friday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Saltillo, MS
Morning
in Saltillo on Friday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 83% of this drive. The longest continuous stretch on MS Hwy 25 spans 79.6 miles. Expect a largely rural cruising experience for much of the route before transitioning to surface roads closer to your destination. The frequent exits on the highway sections mean you'll have opportunities to pull off if needed.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on MS Hwy 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 202.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
489 ft201 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
288 ft
Highest Point
489 ft
~72.4 mi in
Elevation Range
288 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pearl, MS and Saltillo, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, sitting on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital, Jackson. The population was 26,000 in 2018.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 202.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saltillo, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Saltillo, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
